Necco Foster Care

11/01/2026

Necco proudly supports Issue 10. Every child deserves someone who shows up. Issue 10 is how Hamilton County shows up for kids who have no one else. Vote yes!

10/31/2026

Fostering ISN’T scary! What’s scary is the possibility of a foster youth not getting to experience Halloween fun!

Many children in foster care haven’t gotten the opportunity to experience trick-or-treating, dressing up in a fun costume, or watching Halloween movies with loved ones. You have the chance to give them these firsts, and many more!

Learn more about fostering with us. No tricks, just treats 🎃 learn more at necco.org

10/30/2026

Issue 10's funding helps provide critical services for children and families, including foster care support, mental health resources, healthcare access, and safe shelter.

We're proud to support efforts that strengthen the wellbeing of children across our community!

We hope you'll show up to the polls and support Issue 10 for early voting this weekend, or on Election Day this upcoming Tuesday!

10/28/2026

10/28/2026

A few snapshots from our corporate team's Halloween Party 📸

Congrats to Heaven on winning our pumpkin painting contest 🎃🖼️ and Julie on winning our costume contest, papoy! 🥽🍌

And a huge thank you to Anita and Maddie for throwing yet another wonderful party!

10/25/2026

Springdale’s Life Coach, Terry gives a quick breakdown of how our Independent Living youth are gaining independence each day, week, and month!

10/22/2026

Our very own Matt McSweeney represented us on WSAZ NewsChannel 3! He highlighted how the need for foster parents is very real in Huntington, WV. and how we're here to support you during your entire fostering journey!

Shout out to Matt for being such a great representative of everything we stand for! We're here because amazing people like him are spreading awareness and putting in the hard work to bring children into safe homes🧡

Foster parents needed

06/06/2026

It Happens When You Least Expect It!

This Pride Month, meet Bo—a foster parent whose story is rooted in compassion, resilience, and creating a place where every child belongs.

From navigating the realities of trauma-informed parenting to building a home filled with patience, growth, and connection, Bo shares what it really looks like to show up for children in need—and how the smallest moments can make the biggest impact.

“There are times you’ll ask yourself, ‘Is this right for me?’… but then a child does something amazing… and you’re locked in.”

Watch Bo’s story and see how support, acceptance, and a willingness to lead with heart can change everything—for a child and for you.

Join our cause at NECCO.org!

06/05/2026

Pride in Every Home: Leading With Care...

This June, as we celebrate Pride Month, NECCO is proud to uplift the voices of foster parents like Bo—who remind us what truly matters. For Bo, fostering isn’t about recognition or reward. It starts with a simple, powerful intention: showing up for children who need support, stability, and care.

At NECCO, we believe every child deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are. This Pride Month and beyond, we honor the families who lead with compassion and create affirming spaces where all youth can thrive.

Join our cause @ NECCO.org!

06/04/2026

Love Shows Up in Small Ways!

This June, as we celebrate Pride Month, NECCO is recognizing the real, everyday moments that make fostering so meaningful. Foster parent Bo shares an honest truth—there are times when the journey feels challenging, when frustration creeps in, and you start to question if you’re the right fit. But then, something shifts.

“You will reach a point… where you ask yourself, is this right for me? Then the kids are going to do something super amazing for you… maybe something silly like clean their room, or they’ll draw you a picture… and it says ‘Daddy’ with a heart on it… Then you’re done. You’re locked in.”

It’s those small, powerful moments of connection and trust that create lasting bonds. This Pride Month and beyond, Necco celebrates foster families who show up with patience, resilience, and open hearts—creating spaces where every child feels seen, safe, and loved.

Become a foster parent today at NECCO.org!

02/12/2026

Her Family. Her Kids. Her Home. Deborah’s Lasting Impact.

Deborah reflects on how fostering transformed her life — from everyday routines to trips filled with joy, like taking children to Disney World just to watch their faces light up.

Her family embraced the kids as their own, often calling to check in with “How are the boys?” As a single parent, Deborah created a home rooted in love, structure, and belonging. She talked to each child with the same care she gave her own, guiding them through mistakes and reminding them they were safe. “My home is their home,” she said — a place where every child knew they were welcomed, cared for, and truly seen.

Become a foster parent today at NECCO.org

02/10/2026

Six Homes Later… He Finally Opened Up With Deborah

Deborah shares what made her home so special: when a child came through her door, she treated them exactly like her own. They ate the same meals, sat at the same table, and talked through expectations just as she did with the two boys she raised.

She recalls caring for a young man who had already been through six different homes and spoke very little at first. With patience — and steady support from Mo, her NECCO case manager — she watched him slowly open up, talk, and smile again. For Deborah, those moments were everything. They reminded her that the love she poured into fostering was truly changing a child’s life.

NECCO - The Power of Home.

Learn more at NECCO.org

02/07/2026

Honoring Deborah’s Legacy: “In My Home, You’re Family.”

Deborah was the kind of foster parent who made every child feel like they belonged the moment they walked through her door. In this interview, recorded shortly before her passing, she reflects on her journey into fostering after seeing a sign at her church and feeling a gentle nudge from her sister. From that first phone call to NECCO, she poured her whole heart into creating a loving, steady home for children who had been through more than most adults. “When they’re in my house, they’re my kids,” she said — and she meant it. They ate together, talked through life together, and slowly, trust returned. Even the quietest children found their smiles again.

Fostering changed Deborah's life, and she changed theirs right back. This video now stands as a tribute to a remarkable woman whose home was always a soft place to land, and whose legacy lives on in every child she loved like her own.

01/29/2026

Reunification: Working Together to Bring Families Home!

Licensing Specialist Jackie highlights the remarkable strengths she sees in NECCO’s foster families—and how every one of those strengths points back to the same core mission: reunification with the biological families.

Jackie shares how foster parents show extraordinary patience, create normalcy for children who’ve experienced trauma, and remain committed to meeting their educational and therapeutic needs. But what moves her most is their unwavering willingness to partner with birth families, helping them heal, grow, and prepare to bring their children home.

Click to hear Jackie explain why reunification isn’t just the goal—it’s the heart of foster care.

Become a foster parent today @ NECCO.org

01/27/2026

NECCO: Where Work Feels Like Home!

Jackie shares why NECCO feels less like a workplace and more like a second home.

As a Licensing Specialist in Statesboro, GA, Jackie speaks openly about the family‑first culture that supports her both personally and professionally—whether she’s caring for her elderly mother or working alongside teammates who feel like siblings. With a blend of humor, connection, and genuine appreciation, Jackie reveals how her office has become a tight‑knit family where everyone shows up for each other.

Click to hear why coming to work at NECCO feels like coming home.

Learn more @ NECCO.org/careers

01/24/2026

Training Hearts, Changing Lives: Jackie's Mission to Empower Foster Families!

With over two decades in social services and the experience of raising two children, Jackie brings unmatched heart and expertise to her role as a Licensing Specialist. Since joining NECCO in 2018, she’s made it her mission to equip foster parents with the confidence and skills they need to support children who’ve experienced trauma.

Jackie’s warmth, humor, and authenticity help families feel supported as they navigate the licensing process, and she’s continually inspired by foster parents who go above and beyond—creating joy, prioritizing education and therapy, and partnering with birth families to make reunification possible.

For anyone considering fostering, her message is simple: “Do your research, lean on your village, and take the plunge.”

Become a foster parent today at NECCO.org!

01/22/2026

Creating a Safe Space for Every Child...

Home isn’t just a place—it’s the people who surround you with love, acceptance, and shared values.

Kaitlynn and Dave open up about creating a safe space where foster and biological children feel equally embraced, vulnerable, and truly part of a family. In their eyes, that’s the perfect definition of home.

Become a foster parent today at NECCO.org!